From one beginner to another. | Backcountry Beginners

Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear

You are not logged in. [Log In] Backcountry Forums » Forums » BACKCOUNTRY TOPICS » Backcountry Beginners » From one beginner to another.

Amazon.com

---- Our Gear Store ----

The Lightweight Gear Store

WINTER CAMPING

- Shelters
- Bivy Bags
- Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping Pads
- Snow Sports
- Winter Kitchen

SNOWSPORTS

- Snowshoes
- Avalanche Gear
- Skins
- Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
- Accessories

ULTRA-LIGHT

- Ultralight Backpacks
- Ultralight Bivy Sacks
- Ultralight Shelters
- Ultralight Tarps
- Ultralight Tents
- Ultralight Raingear
- Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
- Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
- Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
- Ultralight Apparel

- the Titanium Page
- WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

CAMPING & HIKING

- Backpacks
- Tents
- Sleeping Bags
- Hydration
- Kitchen
- Accessories

CLIMBING

- Ropes & Cordage
- Protection & Hardware
- Carabiners & Quickdraws
- Climbing Packs & Bags
- Big Wall
- Rescue & Industrial

MEN'S APPAREL

- Jackets
- Shirts
- Baselayer
- Headwear
- Gloves
- Accessories

WOMEN'S APPAREL

- Jackets
- Shirts
- Baselayer
- Headwear
- Gloves
- Accessories

FOOTWEAR

- Men's Footwear
- Women's Footwear

CLEARANCE

- Backpacks
- Mens Apparel
- Womens Apparel
- Climbing
- Footwear
- Accessories

BRANDS

- Black Diamond
- Granite Gear
- La Sportiva
- Osprey
- Smartwool

WAYS TO SHOP

- Sale
- Clearance
- Top Brands
- All Brands

Backpacking Equipment

- Shelters
- BackPacks
- Sleeping Bags
- Water Treatment
- Kitchen
- Hydration
- Climbing

Topic Options

Rate This Topic

#163529 - 03/08/12 06:19 PM Re: From one beginner to another. [Re: HikerChick]
Dyingjohnnie member Registered: 02/22/12 Posts: 51 Loc: SLC, Utah	In regards to a compass... should a beginner bother with one of those robocop-like compasses... or will a basic model do for starting out? _________________________ You learn that what's important is how you got there, not what you've accomplished. - Yvon Chouinard
Top

Previous Topic

Index

Next Topic

Entire topic
Subject	Posted by	Posted
From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/07/12 09:37 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/08/12 12:16 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	BZH	03/08/12 01:40 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	skcreidc	03/08/12 02:34 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	HikerChick	03/08/12 05:34 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/08/12 06:19 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	skcreidc	03/08/12 06:57 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	TomD	03/08/12 07:35 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	wandering_daisy	03/08/12 07:50 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/08/12 08:36 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	oldranger	03/08/12 10:17 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/08/12 10:34 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	finallyME	03/09/12 10:16 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/09/12 10:54 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/09/12 11:14 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	finallyME	03/09/12 11:58 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Gershon	03/09/12 12:44 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/09/12 05:58 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	finallyME	03/12/12 10:11 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Dyingjohnnie	03/13/12 01:50 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Gershon	03/18/12 08:41 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	balzaccom	03/08/12 11:15 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	Heather-ak	03/16/12 11:19 PM
Re: From one beginner to another.	wandering_daisy	03/17/12 11:09 AM
Re: From one beginner to another.	OregonMouse	03/18/12 07:01 PM